The Black Lion
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← Back to HomeThe Black Lion has welcomed generations through its doors, and today we're incredibly proud to become part of its story.
As the new landlords, our ambition is simple: to create the kind of pub we'd love to visit ourselves. A proper village local where everyone feels welcome. Somewhere you can enjoy an excellent pint, a relaxed meal with family, a glass of wine with friends or simply a quiet seat beside the fire. A place where dogs are greeted as warmly as their owners, where children are welcome, and where familiar faces soon become friends.
Alongside a fantastic team of managers, bar staff and kitchen staff, we're working every day to build something the village can be proud of. Great hospitality has always been at the heart of The Black Lion, and we're committed to carrying that tradition forward while creating plenty of new memories along the way.
One thing we're taking our time over is the kitchen. Rather than rushing to fill the role, we're searching for the right chef to help shape the future of our food. We believe great pub food starts with great people, and we'd rather wait for the right person than compromise on the quality and standards we want The Black Lion to be known for. Until then, we're continuing to serve our wood-fired pizzas and midday sandos while exploring pop-up kitchens and local food trucks to bring even more variety and exciting flavours to the pub.
As we grow, so will The Black Lion. Expect quiz nights, live music, pie nights, tasting evenings, seasonal celebrations and community events that bring people together throughout the year. We want this to be more than somewhere to eat and drink. We want it to be the heart of village life once again.
We're only just getting started, and we can't wait to welcome you through the door.
Are the people who care for it. As the landlords of The Black Lion, we're proud to be the next custodians of this remarkable building. You'll often find us around the pub, chatting with customers, lending a hand wherever it's needed and working alongside our fantastic team to make sure everyone feels at home.
Whether you're calling in for a quick pint, joining us for dinner or celebrating a special occasion, we look forward to welcoming you personally and getting to know the community that makes The Black Lion so special.
If you've visited The Black Lion, chances are you've already met James. From early morning until late into the evening, he's the engine that keeps the pub moving. Whether he's welcoming customers, making sure service runs smoothly, lending a hand between the kitchen, bar and tables, firing up the pizza oven, checking stock, collecting daily orders, tending to the gardens or quietly fixing the things nobody else notices, there's very little that doesn't have James' fingerprints on it.
James is the face of The Black Lion for many of our regulars. He believes a great village pub is built on relationships, taking the time to get to know people, remembering names and making sure everyone feels genuinely welcome. Behind the scenes, he's also the person everyone turns to when a problem needs solving. Calm under pressure, practical and always thinking one step ahead, his dedication and attention to detail help make The Black Lion feel like home for so many people.
While James keeps the pub moving day to day, Jess is usually the one working on everything behind the scenes. From designing the website and managing marketing to planning events, working with the community, sourcing chefs and food trucks, and constantly looking for new ways to improve what The Black Lion has to offer, she's always thinking about what's next.
Whether it's building relationships with local businesses, preserving the pub's history or creating new ideas for the future, Jess is passionate about making The Black Lion more than just somewhere to eat and drink. Her goal is to create a village pub that brings people together and becomes a place the community is proud to call its own.
There's a whole family behind the bar
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